I didn't sleep in the same bed for more than a week for the last three months, including some luxury hotels, some guesthouses and my fair share of boats and trains. Most were to my liking and we soon learned that for $20 USD per night, we could get comfortable rooms, free breakfast and free WiFi … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in Southeast Asia
Halong Bay
Photo Friday: Cat Ba Island, Vietnam
Cat Ba Island, the women's island, was named for the rediscovery of the island when only women were seen. The men were out fishing, of course. The largest island in Halong Bay is an UNESCO World Heritage site and national park, not to mention a great add-on to the standard cruises. After one night … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Cat Ba Island, Vietnam
What I Want in a Halong Bay Cruise
When planning a trip to Vietnam, I heard too much information about Halong Bay cruises. I was inundated with information, so it became hard to know where to start. While I'd heard lots of good things about the Hanoi Backpackers Castaways cruises, it became clear to be that I would be expected to … [Read more...] about What I Want in a Halong Bay Cruise